| Author |
Thoyts, Emma Elizabeth, 1860-1949 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Martin, Charles Trice, -1914 |
| Title |
The Key to the Family Deed Chest: How to Decipher and Study Old Documents
Being a Guide to the Reading of Ancient Manuscripts
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Elliot Stock,1903.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Hints to the beginner -- Character by handwriting -- Saxon, Norman-French and law Latin -- Old deeds -- Law technicalities -- Manor and court rolls -- Monastic charters -- Parish registers -- Parish officers and their account books -- Books on paleography -- Old letters -- Abbreviations, etc.
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| Credits |
Karin Spence and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Key to the Family Deed Chest: How to Decipher and Study Old Documents" by E. E. Thoyts is a historical guide written in the late 19th to early 20th century. The work serves as an instruction manual for readers interested in understanding and interpreting ancient manuscripts and legal documents. It aims to equip beginners with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of historical records, emphasizing the significance of meticulous study of handwriting and the characteristics of old documents. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to the challenges that come with deciphering old records, highlighting the importance of perseverance and methodical learning. The author discusses the evolution of handwriting styles over generations, emphasizing how personal and educational influences shape an individual's script. Thoyts also sets the stage for the content of the book by expressing the author's own experiences as a novice, reinforcing the book's purpose as a resource for those seeking to engage in antiquarian research and to understand the nuances involved in reading and interpreting historical deeds and manuscripts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CD: History: Diplomatics, Archives, Seals
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| Subject |
Diplomatics -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Paleography -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67771 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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